The luck of the sunny and fine weather we encountered in the past few days of Tengchong tour is finally over. Tengchong is rainy when we wake up in the morning. The good thing is that the rain is intermittent, and it actually stopped after we arrived at the scenic spot. It's just that the sky hasn't cleared yet. It seems that people's good luck can't be stopped when it comes.
When I came to the gate of the scenic spot, while Xiao Huang was going to buy tickets, the reporter browsed the introduction of the scenic spot in front of the gate, and found that there was a travel note on the left that recorded the visit of Xu Xiake, a ranger in the Ming Dynasty. So it attracted reporters to browse carefully.
In 1609 A.D., Xu Xiake inspected Tengchong volcano and geothermal heat. In "Xu Xiake's Travel Notes·Dian Travel Diary IX", he wrote: 30 years ago (1609), the Turen Palace was covered with huge trees and giant bamboos. There is Long Tan Si, which is unfathomable, and when the sound of footsteps comes, waves will rise, and no one dares to approach; there is a shepherd behind, a thunderbolt kills five or six hundred sheep and several shepherds, burning day and night, and the big tree There is no way to get through the deep water, and the pond has become a land. Now there are holes for water at the foot of the mountain, all of which are separated from the root of the mountain.
The stone on the top of the mountain is red in color and frivolous in quality, shaped like a beehive, formed of floating foam, although it is so big that you can hug it with two fingers, but its quality is still firm, and it is ashes. So far, no relevant evidence such as chronology has been found, so it is tentatively designated as an unconfirmed outbreak.
According to Li Gengen's "Lieyi Mountain Records", "there are many volcanoes in Tengchong, and there were many volcanic eruptions in Chenghua, Zhengde, Jiajing, and Wanli years of the Ming Dynasty", it shows that there were eruptions in the Tengchong volcanic area hundreds of years ago, but Both are unconfirmed eruptions. It can be determined that the Tengchong volcano erupted before 6000 BC.
There are four types of volcanoes: dome volcanoes, truncated conical volcanoes, shield volcanoes, and low-flat Mal volcanoes, among which there are many types such as truncated conical volcanoes, low flat volcanoes, shield volcanoes, and dome volcanoes. The craters of the 23 volcanoes are relatively well preserved; on the lava platforms, there are basalt caves and underground rivers. These make Tengchong volcano famous in the world for its complete types, large scale, concentrated distribution and relatively complete preservation, so Tengchong is also known as the "Natural Volcanic Geological Museum".
Walking into the gate of the Volcano Scenic Area, the Volcanic Geology Museum is on the right. Due to time constraints, the reporter did not enter the tour but went directly to Xiaokong Mountain, the destination of the trip. On the way, Xiao Huang pointed to the volcanic rock at the door and introduced the origin of the Tengchong volcano.
Volcanic groups are distributed around the urban area of Tengchong. Zuosuoying in the south of the city, due to the lava from the volcanic eruption, rushes down the river valley, winding and undulating like a black python, called a volcanic snake, which is comparable to the "District People's Causeway" in the United Kingdom and the "Devil Rock" in the United States. Moreover, the large prism-shaped and joint-shaped basalt landscape formed by the volcanic eruption in Tengchong not only has high ornamental value, but also has special scientific investigation value.
Now the Tengchong crater is the most well-preserved and has high scientific research and ornamental value. It is the Mazhan volcano group 20 kilometers away from the city. There are Dakong Mountain, Xiaokong Mountain, Heikong Mountain, Chengzilou Mountain, Datuan Mountain, Xiaotuan Mountain, Changpo Mountain, Daying Mountain, Ma'an Mountain and Laoguipo Volcano, which are 4 kilometers away from the city, are like exquisite bonsai, which are extremely spectacular.
Standing on the top of Dakong Mountain, the Heikong Mountain in the north, the Xiaokong Mountain in the south and the surrounding volcanic groups will expand infinitely with the view of tourists. The large area of stone mountains formed by the surging lava flow and the ingenious volcanic lava cave are quiet and mysterious. Various poses. Today, the Tengchong Volcanic Group National Park built with the help of nature has become a must-see for more and more tourists from home and abroad.
On the same day, the reporter and his party mainly visited Xiaokong Mountain during the Tengchong Volcano Tour. Crawling along the mountain plank road that is only about 50 meters high, you will soon arrive at the Xiaokong Mountain Scenic Area. Standing on the crater of Xiaokong Mountain and overlooking it, you can see a huge crater wonder, which is said to be more than 150 meters in diameter. Up to 70 meters deep. The round cone is empty and seemingly empty, but it is full of infinite mysteries of nature.
Along the wooden plank road above the crater, the reporter and his party walked around the crater of Xiaokongshan. Looking around, the reporter found that the crater of Xiaokongshan in Tengchong and the crater of Laoheishan in Wudalianchi, Heilongjiang were all black volcanic ash Quite different, the volcanic crater and its surroundings are full of green vegetation. Looking up at the sky, a blue sky and white clouds suddenly appeared, and a colorful hot air balloon was flying, adding a beautiful landscape to the volcanic scenic spot.
Xiao Huang said that the volcanoes of Tengchong's "Kong" brand stand in Mazhan Township, more than 10 kilometers west of Tengchong County. From a distance, they look like three giant bowls turned upside down. It is lined up in the north and south, facing Daying Mountain in the southwest of Xiongzhi.
The volcanic bombs of Tengchong Volcano are particularly eye-catching, mainly including volcanic bombs, volcanic ash, and volcanic slag. Among them, the volcanic bombs have different shapes, mainly spindle-shaped, bread-shaped, and twist-shaped. Various types of volcanic landforms such as volcanic cones, craters, lava platforms, and lava flow dammed lakes are very conspicuous, forming a magnificent volcanic tourist landscape.
Before the 1990s, people always thought that the Tengchong volcano group was a "new generation extinct volcano group". In May 1993, Xinhua News Agency released an amazing news: Chinese scientists used gas geochemistry to study volcanoes and made an important discovery—the Tengchong volcano group in Yunnan, which has been extinguished for more than 380 years, is not an extinct volcano, but is in a dormant state active volcano!
Once this brand-new characterization was spread, it added a new majesty and mystery to the already majestic and mysterious Tengchong Volcanic Group, so that people felt more awe and excitement when visiting the mountains. Therefore, Dakong Mountain, Xiaokong Mountain and Heikong Mountain, which are very easy to peek at the original volcanic landform, have become the first choice for many tourists. It attracts tourists from home and abroad every year.
After finishing the sightseeing of Tengchong Volcano, Xiao Huang drove us to the Guage Ecological Fish Farm in the outskirts of Tengchong to taste the farm’s sturgeon feast. This was also the last lunch of the reporter’s trip in Tengchong. Walking into the fish farm, I saw that there are all large and small fish ponds connected together, and various fish species swim in the water. After tourists come here, they kill and cook now, and what they eat is fresh. It was very clean when I came here. After the meal, the reporter saw that the small fish farm was full of diners. It seems that the business here is good.
The last stop of Tengchong tour is roaming Heshun Ancient Town. Since the reporter passed by here a day ago and looked at the scene of the ancient town from a distance, it is very exciting to directly enter the roaming ancient town today. Walking through the big stone archway in Heshun Ancient Town, first came to Heshun Library to browse.
The Heshun Library in the ancient town of Tengchong, Yunnan is said to be one of the largest rural libraries in China. The Heshun Ancient Town Library has a long history and has been established for more than 70 years. The collection of books in the library is rich in content and contains tens of thousands of precious books. It is convenient for people to read here. Although the library occupies a small area, the garden-style traditional Chinese architecture is very eye-catching. Readers really enjoy reading in the well-proportioned interior of the library.
Leaving the library, walking not far along the riverside of the ancient town, we came to the Damabang Cultural Museum in the ancient town. There are mainly two parts on display in the Mabang Museum. The first part reflects the big horse gang. The second part talks about the history of Tengchong, an important town on the Southwest Silk Road.
Walking into the museum, you can see more than 3,000 cultural relics and nearly a hundred old photos here, showing the history of the Southwest Silk Road, the life of the Dama Gang, the glorious history of Yunnan merchants, and the lifestyle and image of Heshun people. It vividly reflects the entrepreneurial history of Heshun Overseas Chinese.
Xiao Huang said that Heshun is the first hometown of overseas Chinese in Yunnan. Historically, Heshun people drove caravans from the mountains, traveled north and south along the ancient Southwest Silk Road, and went abroad to make a living and start businesses. The road to leave is not far away at the beginning. After crossing the mountains and rivers, you will arrive at Siam and Myanmar, where there are emerald jewels besides the smog and rain. However, the gentle man did not stop, and the road continued to Thailand, India, Australia, and Canada. As well as Britain and the United States, the Heshun people go farther and farther.
For a long time, Heshun was a place where men were not kept. Generations of men, rich or poor, always followed the bells of the caravans on the Ancient Tea-Horse Road to leave Yifang. To seek a way of life, to seek a few pennies to marry a wife and have children, and to seek a glorious future. One night, with the reminders of his parents, carrying the straw sandals woven overnight by his wife, with a dream and a family in mind, he finished worshiping the God of Wealth Temple, turned over Geniangpo, and left along the ancient Huangmen Road at the head of the village.
At that time, camels were the main means of transportation on the northern Silk Road, while horses were the main means of transportation on the Southern Silk Road. The leader of the big caravan is called Ma Guotou. For more than 2,000 years, Ma Guotou led the caravan, carried the material and culture of the world, and carried the material and culture of China, and made contributions to human civilization.
Overseas Chinese Township of Heshun Ancient Town has experienced thousands of years of wind and rain, and deep marks have been carved on every stone slab, every blue tile, and every stack of gray walls in every lane. Horseshoe prints appeared and disappeared on the stone road, and the sound of horseshoes was heard not far away.
The caravan of Heshun overseas Chinese merchants came out from here, and the blood, rain and tears of Heshun people flowed here. "The eldest sister came home with tears in her eyes, and told her parents with a sad face, "If there is a daughter, don't marry Heshun Township, she has been widowed for ten years and half a month." This description is a vivid historical portrayal.
Leaving the Damabang Museum and continuing on, Xiao Huang then told the reporter about the history of Heshun Ancient Town. Heshun was named "Yangwendun" in ancient times. Because the small river passed by the village, it was renamed "Heshun" and later "Shihe Minshun" Meaning, elegant into today's name. For more than 600 years, Central Plains culture, Western culture, Nanzhao culture, and frontier culture have blended and collided here, forming a unique overseas Chinese culture and caravan culture, making Heshun one of the four typical ecological cultural villages in Yunnan Province.
Here, you can appreciate the verve of Huizhou architecture with white walls and black tiles, the small bridges and flowing water in the ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, and the elements of Western architecture and South Asian architecture. The South Asian-style gate of the Cun’s Ancestral Hall, the European-style windows of Ai Siqi’s former residence, and the British ironwork of the “Wanlouzi” dwelling are all perfectly integrated with the ancient Yunnan dwellings such as four-in-one five-patio, three-bedroom and one-screen wall.
Ancient buildings such as laundry kiosks, large platforms, and main gates are unique among ancient towns across the country. The eight ancestral halls are well preserved, and the genealogy and clan activities have been handed down to this day. Seven temples, Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism coexist. The 600-year history has formed a large number of poems, plaques, couplets, and books, and has nurtured a large number of celebrities such as the philosopher Ai Siqi, the national teacher Yin Rong of the Four Dynasties of Myanmar, the educator Cun Fuqing, the Cun Shusheng, and the overseas Chinese leader Cun Rudong. .
Heshun Ancient Town is an ancient town scenic spot where six thousand residents live harmoniously. The 6,000 residents are the inheritors and creators of Heshun culture, and their lives are the beautiful scenery of the ancient town. Here, you can see the village women pounding clothes under the laundry kiosk, and the old farmers reading in the rural library. What is shown is the idyllic life that is yearning for, and the home dream of modern urbanites is fulfilled here.
When the reporter and his party arrived at the General Military Mansion, it suddenly started to rain cats and dogs again, so they had to take shelter temporarily. Unexpectedly, the rain is endless. It is really not as good as the sky. The last stop of the trip to Heshun Ancient Town on the last day of the Tengchong Tour finally ended early because of the endless rain. However, this also left the reporter with the idea of visiting Heshun again. With a little regret, the reporter and his party left Tengchong for Baoshan. (Photo: Feng Ganyong)